Mark Wood was a high-speed hero who put body and soul on the line for England The fast bowler won the Ashes and two World Cups but those successes were punctuated by long spells out with injury The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
The hundred club remains the batter’s holy grail – just ask Dan Lawrence England batter’s agony on missing out at Edgbaston reminded us that however well you play, a century remains the ultimate validation The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
Mark Wood calls time on England career after admitting defeat in injury battle The 36-year-old said Test and 50-over cricket were now beyond him. The Independent UK · Sep 22
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket after injury struggles England fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket at 36 after an 11-year career, following a series of injury setbacks. A two-time World Cup winner, Wood finishes with 119 Test wickets and 80 ODI wickets. The Economic Times · Sep 22
World Cup and Ashes winner Mark Wood announces international retirement IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 22
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket amid injury woes Wood has been plagued by a knee injury that forced him to withdraw from action at the Ashes The Independent UK · Sep 22
England bowler Mark Wood announces retirement from international cricket The 36-year-old paceman played 38 Test matches over an 11-year England career, taking 119 wickets. The Independent UK · Sep 22
English cricket’s latest shame raises deeper question about sport’s relationship with alcohol COMMENT: The fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub. Harry Latham-Coyle asks why England do not seem to be learning the lessons of a troubled period The Independent UK · Aug 24
England weigh up Test debut for Sonny Baker with one eye on the weather England have announced a slimmed-down squad of 12 for the first match of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
Sonny Baker willing to accept injuries in quest for raw speed The 23-year-old has already overcome three stress fractures in his lower back in his fledgling career. The Independent UK · Apr 16
England paceman Mark Wood gives unnerving update on injury recovery: ‘Real slow going’ Wood saw his Ashes campaign derailed by the recurrence of a knee injury The Independent UK · Mar 14
‘He’s doing all he can’: England back Buttler to end miserable run of form England will give Jos Buttler the chance to turn around his miserable form at the T20 World Cup, believing a return to his usual high standard is imminent The Guardian - UK · Feb 26
Jos Buttler insists ‘dressing room knows the truth’ about McCullum’s qualities Former white-ball captain Jos Buttler launched a staunch defence of coach Brendon McCullum, saying ‘everyone in the dressing room knows the truth’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 10
Nostradamus Starc and Smith saw England's woes coming Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc's Ashes predictions have proven correct, with the pair highlighting England's biggest bowling issues months before the series. AAP · Jan 9
The Independent UK · Jan 8 England’s Ashes player ratings: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope flop in 4-1 defeat by Australia as Jacob Bethell shines England toiled to another Ashes humiliation at the hands of Australia
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025 Two England bowling options emerge for Sydney Ashes Test after Gus Atkinson injury Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test with a hamstring injury
AAP · Dec 29, 2025 Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.
The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025 England suffer injury blow with Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test in Sydney Atkinson’s early exit follows the withdrawals of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer
The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025 Matthew Potts poised to play in fifth Ashes Test after England rule out Gus Atkinson Tourists expected to pick fast bowler in XI for series finale at SCG, while the Cricket Australia boss is confident of a ‘good wicket’ in Sydney
AAP · Dec 27, 2025 Stokes hails 'brave' England after drought-breaking win Ben Stokes beamed with pride and a hint of relief after England's "courageous" victory in the fourth Ashes Test ended a 15-year drought in Australia.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 The four changes England must consider to revive Ashes hopes Needing to win all three remaining Tests to win back the Ashes, will England make changes in Adelaide?
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Mark Wood suffers series-ending injury as England’s hopes of Ashes comeback hit Wood has suffered fresh knee problems and will depart Australia, having got through just 11 wicketless overs in the first Test at Perth.
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 England blow as injured Mark Wood ruled out for remaining Ashes Tests Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood will also sit out the rest of the series
AAP · Dec 9, 2025 England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025 England dealt fresh Ashes blow with Mark Wood ruled out for rest of series The fast bowler said: ‘My knee just hasn’t held up,’ after a flare-up following the first Test of the joint he had an operation on in March